10 magic moments in La Palma

There are places that will give you unique, magical moments...moments when you think "this is what I've always wanted to feel like". Places made just to suit you and your tastes. La Palma, known as the "isla bonita" (beautiful island), in the Canary Islands, is one of these places.

Walk through dense forests with giant ferns. Make your way into a crater, known as a 'caldera' (cauldron), and gaze at spectacular deep canyons. Cross the island, with the clouds beneath you and a string of volcanoes. Surrender to the charm of the trails in La Palma.

Drive to the Llanos del Jable Viewpoint. Get out of the car and look up. We warn you: you cannot help being taken by surprise. Get your list of wishes ready for each shooting star you see. That is how the night is in La Palma, the island where they count stars instead of sheep to get to sleep.

Have you ever had the clouds at your feet or seen clouds cascading down a slope covered in Canary Island pines? It's quite a sight. Give your eyes a treat and, of course, get your camera ready to take a lot of photos.

Heat from the black sand flows through the towel, relaxing your muscles. The cool water of the Atlantic Ocean wetting your feet. The soft scent of Canary Island pines floods your senses as you take a nap accompanied by the murmur of rooks. The relaxing view of the whole southern flank of the island. Breakfast in the highest peaks…The natural spa that is La Palma.

Arrive at the beach at any time you like, without having to bother about finding space. Enjoy the sensation of "owning" a whole cove. Wait for just the right wave to come along to play with. Let yourself go on the sand and build a pretty black castle. These are La Palma's beaches.

10:00 am, Carnival Monday. Dress in white, put on a hat and come to Santa Cruz de La Palma. Don't forget to take some talcum powder. Yes, that's right, talcum powder. What for? Ah, that's a secret. You are guaranteed to find fun, originality and tradition on Indianos Day, the biggest day of the La Palma Carnival.

A route of 73.3 kilometres. 1,800 runners anxiously awaiting the starting pistol. Strides that transmit months of hard training and sacrifice. Volcanoes, pines, a crater and a beach on the path taken by the people who accept the challenge known as 'Transvolcania'.

708 kilometres of adventure by sea, land and air. From whale watching to scuba diving, discovering the strangest fish, taking trails on foot, in buggies or on bike, and ending by paragliding in the sky. Adventure all around.

There are not many places like this, where you can go from the majestic ceiling of the island down to its coast. From the red horizon of sunrise and the silhouette of the highest peak in Spain to the blue sunset accompanied by a pleasant wine from the island. In La Palma, you go from one wonder to another in a short time. Discover this on an island of fairytale dimensions.